pear-shaped

/pɛər ʃeɪpt/
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Definitions of pear-shaped
  1. adjective
    having a round shape tapered at one end
    synonyms:
    circular, round
    having a circular shape
  2. adjective
    (of sounds) full and rich
    “pear-shaped vowels”
    synonyms: orotund, rotund, round
    full
    (of sound) having marked deepness and body
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